Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun statics

1 sense of statics

Sense 1
statics -- (the branch of mechanics concerned with forces in equilibrium)
       => mechanics -- (the branch of physics concerned with the motion of bodies in a frame of reference)

Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun static

2 senses of static

Sense 1
static, atmospherics, atmospheric static -- (a crackling or hissing noise caused by electrical interference)
       => noise, interference, disturbance -- (electrical or acoustic activity that can disturb communication)

Sense 2
static -- (angry criticism; "they will probably give you a lot of static about your editorial")
       => criticism, unfavorable judgment -- (disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings; "the senator received severe criticism from his opponent")